Each boy is unique, but some problems that boys face seem to be widespread. After talking to tons of parents, experts, and readers about raising boys, we identified the four questions that came up the most. Then, we sent them over to Emily Edlynn, Ph.D. — a child psychologist as well as a mom of a son and two girls — to answer them.


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Emily Edlynn, Ph.D.
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Emily Edlynn, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist specializing in children and adolescents and the author of Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children. She's also the mother of a son and two daughters. You can find her at emilyedlynnphd.com.